Hegseth considering Pentagon chief spokesperson to replace Army secretary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering his chief spokesperson, Sean Parnell, to succeed Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, who is eyeing an exit from the Pentagon in the coming months, two sources familiar with the matter told The Hill. The Hill previously reported that Parnell,.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated intelligence & security brief. The source report from The Hill says: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering his chief spokesperson, Sean Parnell, to succeed Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, who is eyeing an exit from the Pentagon in the coming months, two sources familiar with the matter told The Hill. The Hill previously reported that Parnell,.
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- Published: Aug 26, 2026, 11:09 PM UTC
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